Chez Montaigne...

Saint Michel de Montaigne
  • Starting point : Saint Michel de Montaigne
  • Total distance : 10,1 km
  • Elevation : 90 m
  • Walking : 3 h. 30 min. Easy
  • Mountain bike : 1 h. 30 min. Easy
  • Horse : 1 h. 40 min. Easy

Spared by the flames that destroyed part of the castle in 1885, the historic tower of Montaigne stands proudly in the heart of a vast park. It was here, at the gates of the purple Périgord, 40 kilometres from Bergerac, that Michel de Montaigne was born and died.
The highlight of this hike is a visit to the Tour de Montaigne. The chapel, the room where Montaigne breathed his last breath and (...)

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Last update : 19/11/2025 à 04:19:53

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